Dental Care
Children with hemophilia need the same preventive dental treatment as other children—but
when problems occur, their treatment might be a little more involved. That’s why
it’s important to take good care of your child’s teeth right from the start and
teach your child to practice good oral hygiene and pay attention to his or her dental
health. Establishing good dental habits early and getting regular checkups can help
reduce mouth bleeding and prevent the need for major dental work.
Here are useful tips that can help you and your child to:
Your child’s primary care provider or Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) can advise
you when to begin dental visits and review how to care for your child’s teeth properly.
(Need to locate an HTC near you ?)